Independence, MO weather in September
September in Independence: mild, with some rain. Highs 78°F, lows 57°F, rain on about 9 days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 78°F
- Normal low
- 57°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 8
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 52°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:46 am / 7:48 pm | 7:12 am / 7:02 pm |
| Daylight | 13.0 h | 11.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical September day
- 6 am63°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 am70°Fdew point 58°F
- Noon76°Fdew point 58°F
- 3 pm79°Fdew point 58°F
- 6 pm76°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 pm70°Fdew point 58°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (10 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 72% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 23%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more3 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more8 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per September, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in September
Normal precipitation is 4.8 in; a dry September brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 6.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202019: average high 84°F
- Coolest September1993: average high 73°F
- Wettest September2010: 11.7 in
- Driest September2002: 1.1 in
- Highest reading103°F (September 3, 2000)
- Lowest reading33°F (September 23, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
September compared with August and October
| August | September | October | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 78°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 57°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 10 | 14 |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | 12.4 h | 11.2 h |
Highs change by -8°F from August and -11°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Branson, MO181 mi · high 84°F · 7 wet days
How Independence ranks in September
- Normal high217th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days222nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days155th most of 342
What to pack for Independence in September
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
September has 63 heating degree days and 144 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Independence in September?
The normal high is 78°F and the normal low is 57°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 103°F (September 3, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Independence in September?
About 9 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.8 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (11.7 in); the driest was in 2002 (1.1 in).
Is September a good time to visit Independence?
September ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Independence (60 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days and about 3 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Independence (USC00234154), 2.4 mi SE of the city center, 985 ft (50 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 9.9 mi WNW of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: C.r. Wheeler Downtown Arpt (724463-13988), 9.6 mi WNW of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.